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Internships with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in Washington, D.C., offers part-time and full-time internships during spring and fall semesters and full-time internships during the summer.  Part-time applicants who can commit to at least 20 hours a week will be considered during the spring and fall semesters.  Interns at the Initiative are responsible for assisting the staff in researching a wide range of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) issues, including education, health, sustainable neighborhoods, economic development, civil rights, and labor and employment.  In addition, interns will help write policy memos and proposals, coordinate events, and conduct outreach to national and local AAPI organizations, elected officials, and ethnic media outlets. The Initiative is responsible for the implementation … Read entire article »

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Asatte Press Spring 2012 Internships

Introduction Asatte Press is offering three fourteen-week internship positions for the Spring 2012 semester: IT Internship – The IT intern will have the opportunity to help us build out our software development environment and web site. The IT intern will write the initial draft of the Asatte Press IT operations manual. Publicity and Advertising Internship – The Publicity and Advertising intern will play a key role in helping us figure out how to go to market. Given a very limited budget, how do we get our products noticed in the marketplace? What are the most cost effective venues for us to do direct promotional sales? The Publicity and Advertising intern will write the initial draft of the Asatte Press publicity and advertising strategy. Promotional Product Design Internship – The Promotional Product Design intern will … Read entire article »

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OCA Summer Internship Opportunity

OCA, a national organization dedicated to advancing the political, social, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans (APAs), is now accepting applications for its 2012 Summer Internship Program. Celebrating its 23rd year, the OCA Internship Program seeks to cultivate future leadership by providing students from all over the country an opportunity to be involved in the political process through one of the largest national advocacy organization for APAs. The program has successfully led past interns to become more actively involved in their college campuses and joined the growing movement of APA leadership at the cross section of government, nonprofits, and business. “As one of OCA’s prestigious programs, the Summer Internship is truly a unique experience. It exposes students to issues affecting … Read entire article »

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2012 AALDEF Summer Undergraduate Internships

ASIAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND 2012 SUMMER UNDERGRADUATE INTERNSHIPS Founded in 1974, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) is a national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all. Summer interns attend weekly brown bag lectures on a range of public interest legal topics along with interns from other legal defense funds and civil rights groups.  The summer program is ten (10) weeks, beginning approximately June 4th through August 10th. The position is unpaid.  However, in previous years many AALDEF interns have been successful at securing independent funding and work-study funds may … Read entire article »

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Asian American Resource Center Recognition Wall

The Asian American Resource Center (AARC), to be located at 8401 Cameron Road north of Hwy 183 in Austin, Texas, is about to begin construction.  The project is in need of operating funds.  As part of their capital campaign, you can have your name engraved on a limestone wall located near the plaza and front entrance of the building. A limited number of names will be displayed. They will be half-an-inch in size.  The net proceeds of your donation will fund AARC operations.   Cost is $ 200 per name, with $175 of the amount tax deductible. Ordering early is recommended to guarantee a spot. Click here for the donor form. This will make a great holiday gift, a heartfelt commemoration in memory of a departed loved one, or a nice year-end tax deduction … Read entire article »

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